Black Death Explained

Enlarge & analyze he map - what does this map illustrate?

• The trade routes during the Middle Ages

• The political boundaries during the Bubonic Plague

• The spread of the Bubonic Plague in Europe during the second pandemic

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  The migration patterns in Europe during the 14th century

Where did the plague originate? What was the name of the land trade route ?

• India - Silk Road

• China - Indian Ocean Trade Route

• China - Silk Road

What percentage of the population died?

• 20%-60%

• 20%- 88%

• 50%

• 40%

A result of the Black Plague: (2)

• peasants could demand higher pay

• peasant were forced to the farm

• a "Middle class" emerges

• the Lords increased

What were the effects of the plague?

• death

• movement to the sea

• movement to larger towns

How did trade facilitate the spread of the Plague?

Who was susceptible to catching the plague?

• animals

• the rich

• the poor

• anyone!!!